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FIFTH CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

3411 W FIFTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

FIFTH CITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 17, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 18, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on August 29, 2024. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 29, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

17 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF GRAY EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE. NO HANDWASHING IMPLEMENTS MAY BE SUPPLIED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    6 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TCS FOOD TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR: MILK AT 45.3 F. MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41.O F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 32 CARTONS (1/2 PINT EACH) OF PRODUCT WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR TO BE 48.9 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F AND BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED 3 FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SUGAR AND CORN STARCH ON THE KITCHEN CABINETS' SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL KITCHEN CABINETS, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH TO PREVENT ATTRACTING THE PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. Recent Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES IN DISPREAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES IN DISPREAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ROOM 1, 5 AND 6 SCATTERED ALONG THE WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND COTS AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE STACKED AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES IN DISPREAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS.OBSERVED HOLE IN BASE OF THE WALL IN CLASSROOM #6 ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY. MUST MAINTAIN.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE COLD RIGHT HANDLE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE COLD RIGHT HANDLE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LITTLE PRECIOUS ROOM ABOVE THE LIBRARY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
  13. License

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 - OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 - OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KIDS CLASS ROOM AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
  15. License

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS IN BUILDING B/C THAT ARE RUSTY. REPAIR ENTRY/EXIT DOOR TO BUILDING B/C. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH WASH BOWLS IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN JELLY BEN CLASSROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN LAUNDRY ROOM, IN FURNACE ROOM, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER ROOMS IN BUILDING B/C WHERE DEBRIS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL CRACK IN CORNER OF WALL IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND HANDLES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST KEEP ALL MATERIALS AND ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS WHERE PRESENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
  16. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE GRILL AND STOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL THE WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL AND DRYWALL.
  17. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB HAS A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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